The happy news was announced via a statement from Sussex Royal, which read:

"We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz.

The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days."

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Buckingham Palace also released a statement regarding the happy news, saying: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs.

"The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz.

"The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news.

"The Duchess's mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.

"Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

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Speaking from Windsor, Harry added: "I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy."

The new addition to the Royal Family will have great company growing up, as he has three first cousins already - they are, of course, Prince William and Kate Middleton's children Prince George , Princess Charlotte , and Prince Louis.

There has been no confirmation on the new Royal Baby's name - judging by what Kate and William did, fans will have to wait another day or two to find out the chosen moniker.

Speaking to TV crews, a delighted Harry said: "I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy.

"I haven't been at many births.

"This is definitely my first birth - it was amazing, absolutely incredible.

"I'm so incredibly proud of my wife.

"And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing."

"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we're both absolutely thrilled," the Duke told Sky News.

"We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everybody out there, it's been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody.

"But this little thing is absolutely to-die-for so I'm absolutely over the moon.

"It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined."

Harry said the couple were "still thinking about names" for their son.

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